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K. Speed Hazard at Crosswalk on South Willamette - Councilman Hamel has had several calls from citizens in the South Eugene area around Brae Burn and 46th. The speed limit in that vicinity is 40 miles per hour, and there Co nun are an abundance of children crossing at a marked crosswalk each day. 9/10/75 e At present, mothers are leading the children across but they are hopeful File that some type of red flashing light or other warning signal could be installed. Staff will look into it and provide some communication on the ma tter. Comm L. Hazard at 46th & BZaeburn Crosswalk - Mr. Hamel thanked staff for their 9/17/75 prompt response in addressing this problem. File M. Recent Publicity Regarding Public Information and Records - Manager said staff is investigating the implications of H. B. 2579 regarding public Comm information and records. Some procedures will be developed soon, as the 9/10/75 new law will have a tremendous impact on many of the City employees and File how they report. N. Public Information Programs on KVAL and KEZI - Community Relations Director Alice Rutter announced that KVAL and KEZI have asked to do programs over Comm a period of time on City news and information. A t present KVAL would likE! 9/10/75 to schedule individual Council members on a rotating basis to explain File city problems and further describe what areas the Council wishes to address. There were no objections from CO~jcil members to the concept of this type o.f programming. a.Presentation of Levy Election Analysis - At the request of the Council, an analysis of voter returns for recent issue elections by voting areas was e presented by Alice Rutter, Community Relations Director. She explained that a levy approval over the 6% limitation was first needed in 1968, but not until 1975 did the bud~et pass on the first try. In 1973, 3 out of 41 prGcincts carried at the 1st election, in 1974 25 out of 52 carried and, in 1975, 36 out of 52 carried. A more sustained information effort was implemented in 1974. Since neighborhood groups were in the formative process, informational fliers were distributed through them. In addi tion, fliers were handed out over the counter at the library and at the Parks Department and community centers. TV exposure was increased also. When certain sections of the city were fliered prior to the second election in 1974, the turnout and "yes" votes increased, while the "yes" votes decreased in precincts not receiving fliers. The percentage turnout for the three elections in 1974 was 13%, 25%, and 16% respectively. Some possible factors for ul timate passage include 3 pages of Comm information in the Parks Department program, the formation of neighborhood 9/10/75 groups throughout most of the City and more exposure on television. File Ms. Rutter went on to say that turnout does not always coincide with "yes" votes. "We are not always home free by carrying a precinct", she said. For instance, in one precinct, there were 13 votes cast in the last election and the precinct carried 7 to 6. Another possible positive factor in this year's first-round passage was that the City budget election coincided with the Lane Community College and School District 4-J elections. The efforts of each group may have reinforced each other. As a prime example of a possible reason for success this year, Ms. Rutter pointed to Precinct 521 - in the westside area. That precinct has never carried before. This year all homes received the Parks e Department program, plus news letters went to all homes via the neighborhood group. In addition, speakers clarified the issues at neighborhood association meetings and an information letter was sent asking people to take part in the election and study the issues. The precinct carried by 25 votes. 9/22/75 - 13 5Z4-